UK-based awarding organisation LRN has signed an agreement in Pakistan that could see its qualifications reach more than 5,000 candidates in the next year.

University pathway provider NCUK has partnered with Beaconhouse International College in Pakistan to deliver its foundation year course in three cities across the country. 

Stakeholders have offered differing opinions on the findings of a recent report by The Swedish Migration Agency which hints at student visa abuse in Sweden.

NCUK has agreed a partnership with The Royal Colosseum in Pakistan's largest city to deliver its programs from September 2022.

Over 100 students from Pakistan were offered the chance to return to China to resume in-person learning but were unable to afford the US$3,000 airfare, The PIE News has learnt. 

There are new hopes that China has plans to allow initial students from Pakistan and India to re-enter the country.

Skills-focused learning provider iQualify UK has been recognised with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise (International Trade), as has Coventry University.

A new report from Studyportals and Unibuddy has identified 17 emerging student source markets for universities and countries interested in diversifying their student cohorts.